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Hiv rapid antibody testing...so scared!!

Hello guys!!
Im going right to the point. Im a heterosexual female that had unprotected sex (with ejaculation) with a friend of unknown status on May 2nd. I have been having all the related symptoms to HIV. Low grade fever, tingling hands, loss of appetite, weight loss, sore throat, body aches, and just a overall sick feeling. I have been very scared ever since the exposure. I have had two rapid tests since. Both negative.

- Negative fingerprick antibody rapid test at 7 weeks 5 days (54days)
- Negative fingerprick antibody rapid test at 9 weeks 3 days (66 days)

How reliable are these results? I know Dr. HHH would say almost 100% but what do tou guys think?
Has anyone been known to test negative at almost 8 weeks or 9 and test positive at 12?
Please help!!! The anxiety is killing me!!

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Is it possible to test positive at the 12 week mark?
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Work with your doctor on your symptoms. They are not HIV related.
You're welcome
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Thanks for your comment!! I have gotten tested for chlamydia and ghonorrea and both came nack negative. my doctor prescribed me anxiety pills to keep me calm. But these symptoms just wont go away. I now habe a burning sesation after urinating and my whole body hurts!!
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Be sure to test for other STDs and STIs.
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Your results are very reliable and I will say conclusive. Your symptoms are not related to HIV. It's probably as result of your anxiety because if your symptoms ware associated with HIV, then your ab test would be positive so you shouldn't worry about this.
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